DAP NATIONAL vice-chairman Syahredzan Johan said Perikatan Nasional Election Director Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor’s statement on ‘Tanah Melayu’ is proof of the true face of toxic politics promoted by PAS.
Contrary to Sanusi, he said Malaysia is the only homeland for all citizens regardless of race.
“Malaysians only have Malaysia, our motherland, our homeland. Whatever the skin colour, race, or ethnicity, the Federal Constitution guarantees the rights and interests of all Malaysians,” he wrote on social media today.
Syahredzan added that politics that plays on racial sentiments and divides the people has no place in this country.
“Politics like this must be rejected. This is the true face of PAS. Bringing toxic politics, politics of division, extreme racial politics,” he said.
His comments came after Sanusi’s statement that has inflamed social media and the political class.
While campaigning in the Negeri Sembilan state election, Sanusi claimed that the Chinese community has China, the Indian community has India, while the Malays only have Tanah Melayu (Malay Land).
“The Malays no longer have land [elsewhere]. The Malays only have this Tanah Melayu (Malay Land). Indians have India, Chinese have China, Cambodians have Cambodia, Siamese have Thailand.
“Where are the Malays? The Malays are only here,” Sanusi said during a speech attended by over 300 participants.
Sanusi’s statement also drew condemnation from various parties, including government and opposition political leaders. They said it has the potential to threaten the harmony of a pluralistic society and contradict the spirit of the Federal Constitution. — July 25, 2026
